Maschinenmensch Film Festival celebrates new science fiction films inspired by the revolutionary and dramatic sci-fi of yesteryear.

Our name,The Maschinenmensch (False Maria), comes from the amazing classic film Metropolis.

We truly love Science Fiction and cannot wait to show the world the newest independent films.

Awards & Prizes

Feature Best Narrative
Feature Best Makeup
Feature Best Effects
Feature Best Actor

Best in Show (awarded to animals or creatures)

Short Best Narrative
Short Best Makeup
Short Best Effects
Short Best Actor

Rules & Terms

All submitted films must have been completed after January 2018.
All entry fees are non-refundable.
The submitter must own all rights to the submitted films.
The festival will not pay any fees or royalties to publicly screen submitted films during the festival.
The festival does not provide transportation or lodging for filmmakers.
Each accepted film receives two festival passes to be used by the filmmaker, screenwriter or lead actors.
All accepted films must be delivered by October 20th or will be disqualified.